Bing Wang , Hongwei Liu

Aquatic Biology Research Center of Cuixi Academy of Biotechology, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Molecular Microbiology Research, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 4   
Received: 06 Jul., 2024    Accepted: 16 Aug., 2024    Published: 30 Aug., 2024

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Marine ecosystems play a crucial role in global biogeochemical cycles, particularly through their microbial components. These microorganisms significantly impact the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles through their complex physiological and metabolic mechanisms, thus profoundly influencing global climate. This study focuses on analyzing the roles of marine microorganisms in carbon sequestration, microbial degradation of organic carbon, and the production and oxidation of methane in the carbon cycle; nitrogen fixation, nitrification, and denitrification in the nitrogen cycle; and sulfate reduction and sulfur oxidation in the sulfur cycle. By delving into the interactions and environmental feedbacks of these biogeochemical processes, this research provides a comprehensive perspective on the role of marine microorganisms in these key elemental cycles, offering scientific bases and strategic recommendations for future research on marine microorganisms and the management of global climate change.

Marine ecosystems; Biogeochemical cycles; Microorganisms; Carbon cycle; Nitrogen cycle